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Chapter 1 - The Atmosphere

Background Research:

• Video Lecture: The Atmosphere
  • Evidence from Research: The Atmosphere Google Form
• Video Discussion: Introduction to the Atmosphere
  • Video Discussion Google Form: Introduction to the Atmosphere Form
• Article for Review: Short-lived greenhouse gases. . .
  • Article for Review Google Form: Short-Lived Greenhouse Gases Form

Exploration:

• Composition of Earth's Atmosphere
• Modeling the Greenhouse Effect

Analysis:

• The Goldilocks Principle

Vocabulary Cards:

• The Atmosphere - English
• The Atmosphere - Spanish
• The Atmosphere - Portuguese

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Chapter 2 - Layers of the Atmosphere

Background Research:

• Video Lecture: The Layers of the Atmosphere
  • Evidence of Research: Google Form
• Video Discussion: A Journey through the Atmosphere
  • Google Form: Journey through the atmosphere
• Article for Review: Northern Lights Explained
  • Google Form: Northern Lights Explained

Exploration:

• Layers of the Atmosphere Diagram

Analysis:

• Layers of the Atmosphere Review

Vocabulary Cards:

• Layers of the Atmosphere - English
• Layers of the Atmosphere - Spanish
• Layers of the Atmosphere - Portuguese

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Chapter 3 - The Water Cycle

Background Research:

• Video Lecture: The Water Cycle
  • Google Form: The Water Cycle
• Video Discussion: The Water Cycle
  • Google Form: The Water Cycle
• Article for Review: Evaporation takes place differently . . .
  • Google Form: Evaporation takes place differently . . .

Exploration:

• Model of Water Cycle
• The Global Water Cycle

Analysis:



Vocabulary Cards:

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Performance Assessment - Hydrologic Diorama

Students will create a 3D Box Diorama of the Water cycle in class. Students will be given supplies and directions to build the base diorama. Students will then demonstrate their understanding of the water cycle by completing the diorama on their own.